HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * 'Pushing the boundaries of radiation treatment': Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer therapy advances to clinical trials A novel approach developed by scientists, including Rice University chemist James Tour, could transform treatment for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers with limited therapeutic options. Researchers have introduced a targeted nasal delivery method that repurposes WR-2721, generica  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * 7 schools awarded financial grants to fuel student well-being DALLAS, January 23, 2025 -- The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, is championing student health and well-being by awarding financial grants to seven schools nationwide. These grants, provided through the Association's Kids Heart Challenge(tm) and American Heart Cha  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked with increased stroke risk Research Highlights: * Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan. * Over two years, stroke patients with a significant amount of S treptococcus anginosus bacteria in the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: * * * ABS Continues to Strengthen and Grow Its Leadership Footprint in Southeast Asia Expanding Capabilities and Class Services to Meet the Evolving Needs of the Marine and Offshore Industries (SINGAPORE) ABS is investing in the expansion of its services to build on its industry leading position and ensure it is well placed to meet the growing needs of the marine and offs  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: * * * ABS Issues Approval in Principle for Ammonia FPSO with Carbon Capture from MODEC and TOYO (TOKYO) A new design for an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that features onboard carbon capture technology for blue ammonia production has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The design comes from MODEC, Inc. (MODEC), in collaboration   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: * * * AFA Funds Christmas Celebration for Families of the 645th AESS AFA's Northeast Texas Chapter 416 facilitated a $500 grant from AFA's United Forces & Families (F2) program to support a Christmas party for families of the 645th Aeronautical Engineering Systems Squadron (AESS), in Greenville, Texas. The Chapter also invested funds that it raised during a golf  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Colorectal cancer typically is diagnosed after age 50, but in recent years the disease has been increasingly found in younger people and disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities. In the current study published in Clinical Epigenetics, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, University of California at Irvine and Ben Taub Hospital in Houston are the first to report molecular feature  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Biomarker tied to premature cell aging may signal stroke, dementia, late-life depression Research Highlights: * Shorter protective caps on chromosomes called telomeres, a proposed marker of accelerated biological cell aging, may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression, according to an analysis of more than 356,000 people in the   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Black History Month topics among Rice faculty members' areas of expertise Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This monthlong observance is an opportunity to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the Black community while fostering a deeper understanding of their cultural impact. This year's national t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment Research Highlights: * People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than those who had strokes caused by clots in a study conducted in Germany. * A blood test that detects the GFAP brain pr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Bridging critical gaps in advanced heart failure care DALLAS, January 27, 2025 -- About 6.7 million American adults are living with heart failure (HF), and prevalence is expected to reach more than 8 million by 2030. [1] While there is no cure for HF, many people with this condition can live full, enjoyable lives and disease progression can be slowed. While people with e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * By Arloc Sherman A study (https://evavivalt.com/wp-content/uploads/Vivalt-et-al.-ORUS-employment.pdf) in Texas and Illinois found that giving young adults in their 20s a sizable guaranteed income for three years increased the time they spent in education, job search, and other future-oriented activities. The rise in education is not visible in the report's findings for all a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Changing therapy practice to add higher-intensity walking improves early stroke recovery Research Highlights: * By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a week) stroke patients had a measurable improved quality of life and mobility at hospital discharge compared to  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * cidaas Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Scalable, Secure, and Comprehensive CIAM Solution SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 27, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently researched the cloud consumer identity and access management (CIAM) industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 38 States & D.C. From December 2023 To Last Month; 26 States Add Jobs Between November And December Texas and Alaska Have Highest Number and Percent of 12-Month Gains, While California and West Virginia Lag; Washington and South Dakota Top Lists of Monthly Gains; New York and Mississippi Have Worst Monthly Losses  Co  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) Inc. Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Delivering Flexible, Secure, and Interoperable Smart Building Solutions for Modern Building Automation SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 27, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently researched the integ  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) Inc. Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Improving Building Performance and Offering Customer Value in the Buildings Automated Industry Frost & Sullivan researched the building automation systems industry and, based on its findi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Eating a Mediterranean-style diet improved brain health in study of Hispanic/Latino adults Research Highlights: * Closely following a Mediterranean-style diet -- rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, olive oil and some fish and chicken -- was associated with improved brain health in a study of Hispanic/Latino adults in the U.S. * The Mediterranean diet provided benefits  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * ECG tests may someday be used by AI model to detect premature aging and cognitive decline Research Highlights: * An artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to predict a person's biological age (age of body cells and tissues) based on electrocardiogram (ECG) data found a strong association between ECG-age and cognitive performance. * In an analysis of more than 63  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 30 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF, other groups urge Texas superintendents to reject religious curriculum The Freedom From Religion Foundation and other leading secular organizations have sent a letter today to Texas superintendents urging them to reject a new curriculum that risks imposing state-sponsored religious beliefs on students, violating their First Amendment rights. FFRF, the Ameri  more

COCONUT CREEK, Florida, Jan. 30 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release: Representatives from Food For The Poor (FFTP), King's Ransom Foundation, and the Texas Gulf Coast community of Beachside recently traveled to Honduras to celebrate the groundbreaking for Matagorda Village, a community development project that will provide safer homes for 35 families currently living in hazardous conditions. Beachside is the name of a new waterfront community being built by developer Stuart   more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * The following statement may be attributed to David Hacker, Vice President of Litigation and Senior Counsel at First Liberty Institute, regarding President Trump's Executive Order reinstating military members who refused the COVID-19 vaccine: "Our military clients never quit in the fight for religious liberty. "We are thrilled that all those service members who were guided by their cons  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Issues call to action to protect higher education funding January 30, 2025 # SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has issued an urgent Call to Action to protect federal funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Trump Administration has taken direct actions threatening student success an  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * HACU webinar on rescinding of federal funding freeze and next steps January 29, 2025 # The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a member webinar, " Update on Rescinding of Federal Funding Freeze and Next Steps," on January 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT. The discussion will focus on the rescinding of the recent federal fundi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise Highlights: * According to the American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. * While medical advances have helped more people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk fa  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, issued the following news release: * * * Hornetsecurity Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Innovative, Adaptive Training in Cybersecurity Education and its Market-leading Position SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 29, 2025 - Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the human risk management industry and, based on its fi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * How Rice is using generative AI to enhance research security, saving hundreds of expert hours each week Rice University researchers have developed a tool designed to make identifying and analyzing research security risks more efficient and effective. The new tool, called PRISM (Preventive RISk Monitoring), leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to help with rapidly evolving federal regula  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * Bringing decades of cybersecurity experience to Illinois Institute of Technology, Beebe has established a legacy of strategic research development and innovative student success programs at UTSA * * * Nicole L. Beebe has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Computing at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), effective July 1, 2025. Beebe joins Il  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Luminant, LCRA Ask for Federal Permission to Pollute Texas Groundwater Texas - In a recent letter to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, made public on Wednesday, two utilities with coal plants in Texas requested a rollback of safeguards that protect communities and their water from toxic coal ash pollution. In the letter, Irving-based Vistra and the Austin-based Lower Colorado R  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Marcus Freeman Named 2024 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year HOUSTON, January 22, 2025 -- Marcus Freeman, head coach at the University of Notre Dame, was named college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards, presented by Marathon Oil. The 39th annual awards program benefits the American Heart Association, the world's lead  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 31 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Millions mobilized on livestream game show to fight heart disease and save lives DALLAS, Jan. 31, 2025 -- In a contemporary effort to meet people where they are and address the leading cause of death globally, the American Heart Association teamed up with 20 influential, nationwide creators to launch American Heart Month (February) and inspire a new generation to prioritiz  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * More Americans than ever are confident about providing lifesaving CPR, new survey suggests DALLAS, January 29, 2025 -- When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. [1] New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for their friends, family and community. The newly releas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The National Association for Education of Young Children issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * An unprecedented order by the Office of Management and Budget to stop Congressionally-approved federal spending across the government is leading to widespread confusion and concern for early childhood educators and families across the country. A child care program administrator in Texas was told that he won't be able to get funding to feed children in his progr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 31 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * National retailers support American Heart Month through Life is Why(tm) campaigns DALLAS, Jan. 31, 2025 -- More than 6 in 10 U.S. adults (61%) will develop some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the next 30 years, according to the latest research undertaken by teams from the American Heart Association. That is why this February, during American Heart Month, the A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Disappointed with U.S. Supreme Court Decision on BOI Repor... WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 23, 2025) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is disappointed by today's decision at the U.S. Supreme Court in NFIB's lawsuit challenging the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. Following the decision by  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * NFL PLAY 60 Fitness Break broadcast delivers movement minutes in advance of Super Bowl LIX DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2025 -- The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, and the National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are challenging kids to get moving and PLAY 60 in advance of Super Bowl LIX with the latest i  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 29 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: * * * NJCAA announces 2025 Convention to be held in Texas; Nufabrx named as presenting sponsor Jan 29, 2025 Charlotte, NC - The National Junior College Athletic Association has formally announced that it will hold its 2025 Convention in the Denton, Texas on April 13-17. Nufabrx, a health and wellness company based in North Carolina, will be the present  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Applauds Introduction of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act CONTACT: Noelle Huizenga 202-891-7843 presscenter@nrb.org Religious broadcasting trade association champions AM radio, source of "live, local, lifesaving emergency communications in times of disaster" WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) -- National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) president & CEO Troy A. Miller has issued a statement of support for le  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Bill Would Increase Access To Genetic Testing Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Brenda Stanley (R-Midwest City) and Representat  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Opera scenes master class brings acclaimed artists Tonya and Ryan McKinny to Shepherd School stage The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University will host an immersive Opera Scenes Master Class featuring artists Tonya and Ryan McKinny. As the 2024-25 Aleko Endowed Artists, the husband-and-wife duo will work with Shepherd School opera students Feb. 8 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Morrison Theater at Brockman Hal  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Propranolol may reduce ischemic stroke risk in women with migraines Research Highlights: * Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently. * In the large analysis of more than 3 million medical records, the protective effect of propranol  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Public Knowledge issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Public Knowledge Rejects Banning Kids from Social Media By Shiva Stella Today, Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and other co-sponsors reintroduced the "Kids Off Social Media Act" (KOSMA) to ban minors under the age of 13 from using social media platforms. The bill also prohibits social media companies from recommending content to all users under the age of 17 and requires sc  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Public policies are needed to improve brain health Commentary Highlights: * Increasing numbers of people affected by stroke, dementia and late-life depression - the three major disorders of the aging brain - portend a "gray tsunami" that requires a new national commitment to address brain health through research, awareness, education, advocacy and investment. * The e  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary: * * * Wisdom in DoD By N. Peter Whitehead In a community college building in Austin, Texas, the Army is doing something nothing short of amazing. Army Futures Command's Army Software Factory (ASF) is at once providing useful software products and taking the first steps toward addressing DoD's most pressing nongeopolitical issue, absorptive capacity. Leveraging commercial software development practices such a  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 31 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Red Dress Collection Concert hosted by Sharon Stone kicks off American Heart Month DALLAS, Jan. 31, 2025 -- Academy Award-nominated actress and host Sharon Stone, alongside musical guests Sara Bareilles and Suki Waterhouse, headlined a roster of powerful players in music, entertainment, fashion and philanthropy to officially mark the start of American Heart Month at the Re  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats Research Highlights: * People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation (AFib). * The benefits of regul  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice researchers lead project using quantum phenomenon to transform super-resolution imaging A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Rice University and Texas A&M University has received a $1.2 million award from the W.M. Keck Foundation to advance super-resolution imaging and single-molecule tracking by harnessing super-radiance, a quantum optical phenomenon with transformative potential for research and  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rice SynthX and MD Anderson Team Awarded Kleberg Medical Grant for brain metastasis research Rice University chemist and director of the university's Synthesis X Center Han Xiao and cancer biologist Dihua Yu of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have received a three-year, $1.5 million grant from the Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation, allowing them to do further research on o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Rise of DeepSeek: Experts weigh in on the disruptive impact of new Chinese open-source AI model Last week, Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) lab DeepSeek released an open-source AI model, DeepSeek-R1, that performs nearly as well as OpenAI's most recent model, o1, by some performance benchmarks yet at a much lower cost. Rice University AI experts are available to discuss DeepSeek and weigh in on what it m  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Sandbox Percussion to perform at Shepherd School of Music Feb. 7 Sandbox Percussion has captivated audiences worldwide with its visually and aurally stunning performances. (Photo by Noah Stern Weber) The Grammy-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion, a leading performer of percussion and contemporary chamber music, will present a guest artist recital at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music at 7:30 p.m.   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Partnership with community-based West Street Recovery is expected to launch a three-year project for sustainable, green urban development * * * Garett Sansom, DrPH, and Lindsay Sansom, PhD, with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, have been named principal investigator and co-principal investigator of a new, one-year effort funded by the National Academies o  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Senior Bowl players learn CPR, join the Nation of Lifesavers movement MOBILE, Ala., Jan. 27, 2025 -- The American Heart Association and the Reese's Senior Bowl(tm) teamed up to ensure more people are confident and capable when faced with a cardiac emergency. On Senior Bowl Community Service Day, Jan. 27, the potential NFL Draft prospects who have completed their college el  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Statement on Confirmation Hearing for Brooke Rollins' Nomination as Secretary of Agriculture WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held hearings on the nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins previously held roles as President Trump's domestic policy chief during his first term and deputy general coun  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Social entrepreneurs honored for lifesaving innovations DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2025 - An organization that developed a health monitor to continuously track blood oxygen levels and one that launched a digital health platform to provide peer support to people recovering from addiction are the recipients of the 2025 Impact with Heart awards from the American Heart Association. The   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Southeast Texas Register reports on AIM's Irving investigation A video shows a former Texas local school administrator apparently advising an undercover journalist on how to bypass the Save Women's Sports Act by having a birth certificate altered before moving to the state. Accuracy in Media released the video January 28 showing Reny Lizardo, executive director of Campus operations for the Irving Independent School Dis  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in children Research Highlights: * Children who have had a stroke may be at higher risk for developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches than their peers. * Among the study participants, the most common age for emotional challenges in young stroke survivors wa  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke warning sign acronyms drive 911 calls, F.A.S.T. leads in symptom recall for public Research Highlights: * Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a possible stroke, and this impact lasted for 30 days. * F.A.S.T. outperformed BE-FAST in the ability for people to remember key stroke warning signs (face, arm and speech), sug  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Rice University issued the following news release: * * * Super Bowl 59 insights into advertising, cybersecurity, athletic performance, nutrition among Rice faculty's expertise The Super Bowl returns Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, showcasing a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 title game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. This year's showdown, highlighted by a halftime performance from Grammy-winning artist Kendrick Lamar, i  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 23 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(r) and Trisha Yearwood Announce the All-Star Lineup for Inaugural "Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure" at the Ryman Auditorium Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Lainey Wilson are among the artists confirmed for the organization's first c  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute has formed an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, chemists and biologists to develop software to help the United States Department of Defense (DOD) identify and respond to chemical and biological threats. Through a contract with the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC), SwRI will develop a Risk Evaluation & Medical Decision Efficacy (REMEDY) tool to   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 29 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute partnered with the Carnegie Institution for Science to perform laboratory experiments to better understand how Saturn's moon Titan can maintain its unique nitrogen-rich atmosphere. Titan is the second largest moon in our solar system and the only one that has a significant atmosphere. "While just 40% the diameter of the Earth, Titan has an atmosphere 1.5 times as dense  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the University of Minnesota have received a $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop antiviral drugs for treating mpox -- formerly known as monkeypox -- a disease that creates a noticeable rash and blisters. Mpox m  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Representing UNICEF, a Texas A&M College of Engineering student brought their advocacy work to the nation's capital. * * * By Abriana Ciabattari In 2024, over 94 million children worldwide required humanitarian assistance. Responding to the urgent need for stronger international aid and social improvements, a Texas A&M University student traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Texas school official caught advising parent on skirting transgender sports ban: 'It's not illegal if you don't get caught' By Accuracy In Media Accuracy in Media caught an administrator for the Irving Independent School District in Texas coaching a parent on how to get around Texas' law banning biological boys from participating in girls' sports, even saying, "It's not illegal if you don't get caught." When confronted  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * Texas Small Businesses Issue 2025 Top Legislative Priorities AUSTIN (Jan. 28, 2025) -The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Texas' leading small business advocacy organization, issued its 2025 Top Legislative Priorities for the Texas Legislature this session. "The Legislature has an opportunity to deliver pro-small business reforms and support  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Top Health Experts Release New Drink Recommendations for Kids and Teens' Overall Health DURHAM, N.C., January 29, 2025 -- Experts from leading health and nutrition organizations recommend kids and teens drink plain water, plain pasteurized milk, and limited amounts of 100% fruit and vegetable juice for optimal nutrition and hydration. Other beverages like plant-based milk   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Statement from Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer on the impact that indefinitely delayed federal grants and loans will have on small businesses struggling to recover from natural disasters "The Trump administration's decision to broadly freeze federal grants and loans until further notice will have a devastating impact on small businesses nationwide. Small Business Adminis  more

ROSENBERG, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: (HUTTO, Texas) - For some students in the Precision Machining Technology program at Texas State Technical College's East Williamson County campus, night classes are proving to be custom-made for them. John Wythe is one of two Precision Machining Technology instructors for the newly offered evening courses this semester. He said the group is excelling so far. "The night classes are nice because it's quieter,  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: By Matt Havlik Could a therapeutic target for glaucoma that was once considered "undruggable" be the key to a first-of-its-kind treatment? That was the question posed among friends and colleagues Dr. David Siderovski and Dr. Abbot Clark during one of their regular breakfast meetings at the Torched Apron Grill on The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Wor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Phase III trial results supported recent FDA approval for patients with BRAF V600E mutations ABSTRACT: 16 (https://meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presentations/241160) * * * Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) harboring BRAF V600E mutations benefitted from first-line treatment with the targeted therapies encorafenib and cetuximab plus a mFOLFOX6 chemother  more